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I <\/p>\n In Ikebukuro, Namja Town by Namco hosts many food stalls (serving gyoza and various desserts), crane games, and a shop. They also have limited time collaborations, including Sailor Moon, Axis Powers Hetalia, and Youkai Watch. As a cat lover, the mascots of Namja Town fell into the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153love at first sight\u00e2\u20ac\u009d category.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pasela<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Capcom Bar http:\/\/www.paselabo.tv\/capcombar\/<\/a> has a variety of foods and goods from several franchises, from Ace Attorney to Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan for those not in the know). It is in Shinjuku and you can make reservations a month in advance. You can play some of their games on PlayStations housed there and the waitstaff will imitate various Capcom characters if you ask nicely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n O <\/p>\n Pasela has many other locations, some of which are also collaborations. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve seen advertisements for a Dragon Quest bar. Also, they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re known for their honey toast. On my most recent trip to Eorzea, the group that had won a gigantic version of the dish ended up sharing it with everyone else there as it was too much.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other Companies<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The largest Gundam Cafe is located just outside of Akihabara Station and is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. http:\/\/g-cafe.jp\/english\/<\/a> I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve never been, so I have little to say about it, but it is probably one of the older anime-inspired cafes around.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"T&BDrink\"](\"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/TBDrink-212x300.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve only been to the Tiger & Bunny Cafe (and have no plans of visiting the others), but I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d assume their commitment to theme is similarly strong. Origami Cyclone wall stickers are always in sight, but out of the main line of action. For each item you order (on a tablet!), you get a token with which you can vote for your favorite hero. Unsurprisingly, the (arguably) main character, Wild Tiger, is often at the top of the list. As for the consumables, the food can be a rather strange conglomeration though still enjoyable, and I really liked the Wild Tiger drink (complete with glowing ice) while not caring for the carbonated selections. The <\/b>Apollon Trio Tropical Soda has fruit on top, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s frozen and largely inedible. Periodically throughout your visit, a brief show discussing the ranking of the heroes will commence.<\/p>\n![\"Eorzea\"](\"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Eorzea-300x158.jpg\")
<\/a>f the themed cafes I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been to, none have been quite as immersive as Eorzea, Pasela\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Final Fantasy XIV restaurant. The various weapons lining the walls, the game\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s music, and the menu all lend to an incredibly fun experience. The dishes I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had seemed rather heavy, so consider splitting with a friend if you go. The drinks are good, but relatively weak. You also have the option to play the game on one of the four systems across from the bar.<\/p>\n
![\"Artnia\"](\"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Artnia-300x196.jpg\")
<\/a>Artnia is perhaps my favorite themed cafe in Japan (and therefore, the world). It is general Square Enix, though with a heavy emphasis on Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. There are several things you can do at the cafe: shop for goods (some Kingdom Hearts, Bravely Default, and SaGa merchandise is available in addition to the two more widespread franchises), listen to the games\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 soundtracks before considering a purchase, marvel at figures and other more expensive merchandise (along with the odd display of concept art), and eat and drink to your heart\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s content in the cafe. They typically have special menus in addition to their main one (largely full of Final Fantasy inspired fare). The last time I went, in honor of the recent announcement of the Final Fantasy VII remake, a menu focused specifically on that game was available. As you dine, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re also treated to one of the many marvelous soundtracks the franchise has given birth to.<\/p>\n